EASTERN MARKET

Eastern Market’s Flower Day has returned after being on hiatus because of the pandemic.

Eastern Market’s popular Flower Day is returning this weekend!

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DEARBORN, MI - Decades before Eastern Market, there was the Detroit Central Market. Built in 1861 and closing in 1893, the building has been brought back from the dead at Greenfield Village in Dearborn. The Detroit Central Market is the first permanent addition to Greenfield Village since the Detroit, Toledo and Milwaukee Roundhouse in 2000. Visitors can get their first look at it when Greenfield Village opens for the 2022 season on Saturday, April 16. The Detroit Central Market was similar to the farmer’s markets of today.

For small business owners in Detroit, Eastern Market was the place to be this weekend.

Friday, CW50’s Cryss Walker caught up with tailgaters at Eastern Market.

That’s right, Detroit has its own national holiday, because we are that dope

There’s so much more happening around town beyond Opening Day!

Police are searching for a man in connection with a burglary in Detroit’s Eastern Market.

Are you ready to celebrate your city? This Sunday is “National All Things Detroit Day” where you can shop local to support Detroit businesses and buy items to show off your Detroit pride.

Today’s Tasty Tuesday takes us to The Motown Bistro in Detroit’s Eastern Market.

A longtime Detroit food company is bringing two new establishments to the Eastern Market area this year.

Eastern Market’s ​​Pietrzyk Pierogi is offering a number of holiday-themed gift baskets, including ready-to-heat Wigilia Dinners, the traditional pescatarian Polish Christmas Eve meal. Packages include...

More than 700 families lined up outside of Eastern Market to collect toys for more than 1800 families.

Just one weekend left before Christmas Day and that means you only have one more chance to shop local at the Holiday Markets in Eastern Market. This is your chance to shop several Michigan vendors all in one place!

The countdown is on for holiday shopping and hopefully you’re getting through your list pretty easily.

With the tree ceremony tonight in Detroit, the holiday season is officially here. That means it is time to deck the halls and hunt for giFt. One place you can do both is at the Holiday Market at the Eastern Market which starts this Sunday, November 21.

Well Done Goods, a longtime retailer in Eastern Market run by artist Bethany Shorb known for its funky screen-printed ties, T-shirts, jewelry, and other Detroit-themed...

Explore the world of wall climbing at this new facility

It’s no secret when it comes to the holiday season, shopping early could be key to finding what you want. If you want to shop local, and find unique items made right here in the D, Eastern Market may be where you should be this weekend because “All Things Detroit” returns this Sunday.

Local artist is bringing color and culture to the city with her murals.

Don’t get us wrong: we love fall. No, seriously. It’s practically our religion. Though nothing beats autumn in Michigan, the minute the leaves begin changing...

Singles in the city tell us where they find a potential date, some answers were surprising!

It is Hispanic Heritage Month, and a new shop that just opened its doors in the Eastern Market district is highlighting a taste of Mexican culture right here in Detroit.

Cooking is one of those hobbies I picked up in college. I was tired of eating Ramen and pizza rolls all the time and figured there are a lot of people who can cook, why not me?

My recent trip to Eastern Market yielded some winners. Since I can't stop thinking about peaches, I went to try to come up with a savory option. Along the

Beautiful blooms full of color and fragrance, are what you will find at Flowers for Dreams in Eastern Market; but this is so much more than just a flower shop. Every bouquet helps a local charity.

Whether you want a creative cup of coffee, a quiet place to work, or a spot to host your next big event, Bea’s in Eastern Market has you covered.

A new place to shop for vintage items is in Eastern Market!

As of Aug. 4, there are less than 40 days are left until the Detroit Lions kick off its season at Ford Fields against the San Francisco 49ers.

One of the most popular tailgating locations for Detroit Lions games will not be hosting tailgates for the upcoming NFL season.

If there was ever a time to indulge in some hard whisky drinking, it’s now … and, well, like, the last 16 months or, for...

Stop by for a fresh take on traditional brunch dishes.

Long before we spent every waking minute simultaneously binge-watching TV series we’ve already seen 1,000 times (Gilmore Girls) along with the hottest new limited series...

Add more colors to your shades of patriotism

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at Detroit’s first indoor rock climbing gym, DYNO -- but we’re not going easy this time around!

Here are the current businesses ranking in the Top 5 of the “Seasonal” categories

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at Detroit’s first indoor rock climbing gym, DYNO -- but with a twist!

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at Detroit’s first indoor rock climbing gym, DYNO!

Give and Grow Mushrooms is a go-to place to stop at when visiting Eastern Market on Tuesdays!

This week, we’re back at Detroit’s first indoor rock climbing gym, DYNO!

Chef Jon Kung is heating up the kitchen with a dish that includes a Detroit drink.

This week, we’re back at Detroit’s first indoor rock climbing gym, DYNO!

This Fitness Friday, we’re rock climbing at at Detroit’s first rock climbing gym, DYNO!

Find the perfect flowers for your garden at the historic Eastern Market

Grosse Pointe native, entrepreneur and business student Charlie Ramsdell has had a passion for business his whole life. He sold candy at school, started e

What’s usually known as Flower Day is blooming into its own season at Eastern Market. Flower season kicks off May 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

It's springtime in Detroit, which means Dodge Chargers are revving their engines through the city's streets. The owners of Eastern Market art and performance venue...

In addition to the 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Market, flower vendors will be selling from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on consecutive Tuesdays beginning next week.

There are a few things in life that are keeping us going and growing: vaccines, sunshine, and Eastern Market's newly revamped Flower Day, which will...

What might look like just a parking lot is actually so much more.

click to enlarge Courtesy of Free Blockbuster DetroitDetroit's Free Blockbuster box in Eastern Market is open for business. Detroit-area video producer Jim Toscano remembers his first video store rental experience.As a kid, Toscano and his brothers stormed the aisles of their local video store to put their new VHS player to work. (Well, there is one last remaining Blockbuster store, which is the subject of, get this, a newly released Netflix documentary . “I talked to my wife and was like, I kind of miss going to a video store. Thus, Detroit's first Free Blockbuster was born.

Eastern Market – We could all use a little laugh right now and with entertainment venues reopening, here’s your opportunity. Bert’s Warehouse Theater has teamed up with “They-So-Funny” Promotions for “Funny Detroit,” comedy shows starring renowned comics. This weekend you can see TK Kirkland, and he joined host Tati Amare on the show to discuss his upcoming show. Their friendship goes back 40 years to when Mike Tyson was about 19 years old. AdIf you would like to see TK Kirkland, or other comedians in “Funny Detroit,” he will be performing March 12-14th at Bert’s Warehouse Theater In Eastern Market.

click to enlarge Alyson WilliamsTommey Walker at his Detroit vs. Everybody shop in Eastern Market. The tees don't stray far from the Vs. Everybody signature black 100% cotton crew neck design, but theybeen updated to feature the Gucci logo running down the back. Detroit Vs. Everybody's classic tee retails for $34.99 , while the multi-city Italian-made Gucci-fied version retails for a heftier $390. Proceeds go to support local nonprofits within those cities as part of Gucci's Changemakers initiative. The collection will soon be available for purchase online.

So how about a donut with some flair that’s channeling the flavors of the Caribbean? Host Tati Amare was joined by Toi Roberts, owner of Rolais’ Caribbean Bakery, a business that is bringing this creative combination to life. She was introduced to Caribbean flavors by a friend of hers and fell in love with them, deciding to add them to her baked treats. Flavors include Lemon Poppyseed Hibiscus, Passionfruit Lemon, Calypso Coconut Lime, Butter Rum Raisin, Guava Stuffed, Limbo Lime Pie, and many more. AdYou can find Rolais’ Donuts at Eastern Market on Saturdays, and on their website.

You can do it by supporting a local business and visiting one of the best landmarks in Detroit, Eastern Market. Vintage Detroit in Eastern Market has unique, fun items from 26 local vendors and artists that will help curate your space. He is a former veteran with a passion for vintage items and home design. He joined Tati Amare live from his store and showed off quick suggestions and how to refresh your space with vintage items. Check out the video below for décor ideas that will elevate your mood and create fun nostalgia in your home.

click to enlarge Lee DeVitoDave Mancini, owner of Eastern Market's popular Supino Pizzeria, says a second location is expected to soon open its doors.The new spot, located at 6519 Woodward Ave. in Detroit's New Center, is pending final inspections. Manicni tellshe hopes to open next month, but cautions that these things take time: he originally hoped to open it last year Of course, Mancini will serve up the same New York-style pies that made his original Eastern Market location a favorite for more than 12 years. There's Yum Village across the street, and the former soul food spot New Center Eatery is being rebranded as Joe Louis Southern Kitchen. Plus, The Kitchen by Cooking with Que, a rentable kitchen and private dining space, rounds out the area's culinary offerings. I'm like, well, Eastern market has a lot of restaurants, but they're all very different," Mancini says.

Eastern Market has more than great, fresh produce, you’ll also interact with vendors selling all kinds of products that they create themselves. One specialty stand is Gus & Grey Handcrafted Delights. Kila Peeples met with the owner, Tara Grey, to learn the story of her journey to create her homegrown business. Now Tara sells her jams at Eastern Market, which she said is a dream come true because of the history and diverse vendors. Watch the video to see more on Tara’s journey to creating her homegrown company.

click to enlarge Courtesy of the Ferndale ProjectIt had been a great couple of years for Eastern Market Brewing Co., a brewery founded by Dayne Bartscht and some friends on a lark, initially as a side hustle. "People love having a brewery in their neighborhood," Bartscht says. "To further harness that community support, the Ferndale Project launched an investment campaign with a platform called Mainvest. In other words; an investment of $100 yields a $140 investment; $1,000 and get $1,400 back. "It's something that we've been thinking about because we've had countless people over the three-plus years that Eastern Market Brewing Co.'s been open reaching out about investing, and oftentimes they do want to invest smaller amounts of money.

Grocery shopping is something everyone does around the holidays, but instead of going to the store, there is a unique way you can support local businesses and farmers by ordering fresh produce that will come packages especially for you. It’s happening at Eastern Market, a place well-known for it’s high quality produce and handmade products. Caroline Michniak, the Grow Eastern Market Program Manager, joined Kim DeGiulio to discuss the curbside food boxes you can get and how you can get them. Watch the video above to hear what foods you can get in the boxes.

Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day for the past 22 years. A confessed morning person, this award winning talented and versatile journalist starts her day at 2:00 am to co-anchor the weekday morning newscast at WDIV-Local 4 News. A position she’s held since 2003.

Fitness Friday this week takes us to Jabs Gym Birmingham for a two-minute full body cardio kickboxing workout with Owner and Trainer Fortune 500. Jabs Gym Birmingham offers indoor and outdoor classes and personal training to get the full schedule visit their website right here.

DETROIT – A unique retail and office development is planned for Detroit’s Eastern Market. A four-story building dubbed the “Glass Mural,” and inspired by the artistic expression of Eastern Market, is planned to be built directly across Eastern Market’s Shed 3, at the intersection of Russell and Division Street. Currently, the site is home to a two-story brick building that features a mural by local artist DENIAL. (MVRDV)Operationally, Glass Mural will have a ground-level retail storefront, with three floors of offices dispersed throughout the two primary glass blocks with permanent artworks. Glass Mural rendering.

As the cold weather starts to settle in, you can warm up the fall season with a delicious pie. Love’s Custard Pie sells traditional southern-style baked pie that is available at the Eastern Market. Allen Love, the Founder of Love’s Custard Pie, explained how he makes chess and custard pie. The chess pie is a southern-style custard that is very rich with eggs and butter, that’s compared to their egg custard pie which is creamier. Love’s Custard Pie sells 26 different flavors of custard pie including sweet potato pie and key lime pie.

The Fitness Friday outdoor workout series continues. This time we’re in Birmingham for a pilates workout with instructor Lisa Mills. Mills also leads online classes at “Pilates + With Lisa Mills” on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s and private outdoor classes by appointment through Fit Society in Birmingham. To see the schedule or book a private session, go to Lisa’s website https://www.Pilatespluswithlisamills.Com/ or social media pages @pilatespluswithlisamills.

The Fitness Friday outdoor workout series continues. This time we’re in Birmingham for a pilates workout with instructor Lisa Mills. Mills also leads online classes at “Pilates + With Lisa Mills” on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s and private outdoor classes by appointment through Fit Society in Birmingham. To see the schedule or book a private session, go to Lisa’s website https://www.Pilatespluswithlisamills.Com/ or social media pages @pilatespluswithlisamills.

The Fitness Friday outdoor workout series continues with Sydni Jones, a personal trainer from Jabs Gym Eastern Market with a full body resistance band workout. Jones is a trainer for Jabs Gym and hosts cardio kickboxing and full body outdoor classes at Eastern Market’s Shed 2 twice a week and virtual classes five days a week. @sydnijfit on InstagramSydni Jones on FacebookSchedule and price:-- Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7 a.m. via Zoom -- classes for $10 each or two classes or $16-- At Jabs Gym Eastern Market Shed 2: Outdoor classes Monday and Wednesday -- $20/class

The Fitness Friday outdoor workout series continues with Sydni Jones, a personal trainer from Jabs Gym Eastern Market with a cardio kickboxing workout. Jones is a trainer for Jabs Gym and hosts cardio kickboxing and full body outdoor classes at Eastern Market’s Shed 2 twice a week and virtual classes five days a week. @sydnijfit on InstagramSydni Jones on FacebookSchedule and price:-- Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7 a.m. via Zoom -- classes for $10 each or two classes or $16-- At Jabs Gym Eastern Market Shed 2: Outdoor classes Monday and Wednesday -- $20/class

(CBS DETROIT) After being closed for months, retailers in the state are back open today. The owners at Shops on Top in Eastern Market say their doors are open, but once inside customers can expect to see a change. Back in December, before life as we knew it would change forever, CW50s April Morton interviewed the owner. I was like wow, thank you, thank you, thank you Governor, he said. To make an appointment for Shops on Top clothing retail store, call 313-974-6898.

click to enlarge Courtesy of Eastern MarketWhile many beloved traditions and events have wilted in the wake of the coronavirus, Flower Day at Eastern Market is in full bloom but it won't look at all like the Flower Day festivities you've come to expect.The annual event, which draws upwards of 100,000 people and takes place each year on the Sunday after Mother's Day, will pivot to an online ordering format to ensure Flower Day goers adhere to Michigan's stay-at-home order and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's social-distancing guidelines. Those events are expected to take place on May 24, May 31, and June 7 via Eastern Market's Facebook page Eastern Market hasn't ruled out in-person shopping in the near future. According to a statement posted to Facebook , they're actively looking at how they may be able to safely and responsibly host an in-person flower shopping experience in the future, depending on the duration and limitations defined by Michigan's stay-at-home ordinances.For those looking to get up close and personal with flowers before you order, you can purchase flowers during Eastern Market's Saturday market from 6 a.m.-4 p.m. The market remains open with food and retail vendors but has made adjustments to accommodate social distancing requirements. They've also launched bulk produce drive-thru pick-up on Tuesdays and Saturdays via an order form on their website More information about Flower Day, online ordering, and market day updates can be found at easternmarket.org

Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order instructing Michiganders to stay at home as much as possible for the next three weeks in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus, you can still shop at Eastern Market and avoid the crowds.Like many local businesses, Eastern Market is tweaking its model to adapt to the pandemic. Starting Saturday, March 28, you can pick up items using online ordering and curbside pickup. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, Metro Times has been keeping Detroit informed for years. Its never been more important to support local news sources. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to Metro Times.

For this year's festivities, the Eastern Market-based Detroit City Distillery will, once again, honor the tradition of their Paczki Day Vodka. In previous years, the DCD tasting room has offered mere sips of their specialty vodka. Created by DCD's Steve Orzechowski, the vodka is made from 12 dozen fresh raspberry paczki from Hamtramck's New Palace Bakery and 100% potato vodka from Poland. DCD's release party starts at 10 a.m. and will run until midnight at the Eastern Market tasting room. For more information on the vodka party and Paczki Day Vodka availability, visit detroitcitydistillery.com.

click to enlarge Lee DeVitoErica Pietrzyk at the counter of Pietrzyk Pierogi. click to enlarge Pietrzyk PierogiIt's happening. Chef Erica Pietrzyk will extend her playful take on Polish cuisine to the beloved paczki just in time for Fat Tuesday.Her Pietrzyk Pierogi shop in Eastern Market is now taking pre-orders . Pietrzyk says all of her paczki fillings are made fresh from scratch in Eastern Market and are sourced from local vendors.Paczki are a dozen for $20, and customers can get a minimum of three flavors or a mixed dozen. Pre-orders end on Thursday, Feb. 20.Pickups are from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25.You can also catch Pietrzyk Pierogi's paczki from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, at Kuhnhenn Brewery in Warren, during "Paczki Brunch" from noon-4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, at Urbanrest Brewery in Ferndale, and from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Fat Tuesday (Feb. 25) during the Polish Muslims' show at Ant Hall in Hamtramck.Pietrzyk Pierogi is located at 1429 Gratiot Ave. Suite #109, Detroit.

Democratic presidential candidate and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks at a campaign stop at Eastern Market in Detroit, Michigan, on February 4, 2020. Four candidates in the primary race were not on the stage, however: former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, ex-Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii. Bloomberg has piled money into states that hold their primaries on March 3, Super Tuesday. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, tore into Bloomberg's strategy as "nonsense."

Billionaire Democratic candidate Mike Bloomberg unveiled a tax plan on Saturday that would unwind corporate tax breaks granted by President Donald Trump and impose an additional 5% "surtax" on incomes above $5 million a year. According to the campaign, the plan in total would generate roughly $5 trillion and would be sufficient to help fund Bloomberg's initiatives, including his healthcare plan, education, combating climate change and more than $1 trillion infrastructure plan. Bloomberg, like fellow moderate candidate Joe Biden, thinks Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act went too far. Both want to reverse the Trump tax changes that lowered taxes on high-income households from 39.6%. "The plan I am releasing today raises rates on wealthy individuals and corporations, closes loopholes, cracks down on tax avoidance, expands the estate tax, and reduces the tax advantages that investors have over workers," said Bloomberg in a statement.

Eastern Market is one of Detroits most cherished neighborhoods. Thats why this 1,495-square-foot loft that just hit the market is listed for $469,500. The unit on Russell Street is in a former Detroit Fire Department station and repair center built in 1917. In addition to those who enjoy loft living, a major appeal is the proximity to the vibrant market area. 3434 Russell Street #203 is listed with Maura Sanders of NextHome All Pro Realty for $469,500.

The company was first described to CNBC as the "primary digital agency and technology services provider" for the billionaire's presidential campaign. A former senior producer at Google, Namik Hawkins, is now an executive producer at Hawkfish, her LinkedIn page says. The company's LinkedIn page also gives a glimpse into how connected the organization is to Bloomberg himself. A spokesperson for the Bloomberg campaign did not return a request for comment. As for digital ads, Bloomberg has invested just over $20 million in Google and Facebook ads.

Two new women-owned businesses will soon open in the heart of Eastern Market. The studio is currently open from Monday to Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with hours to soon expand. Roland told Crains that there will be six private offices with rates still to be determined. Several businesses have closed in buildings since his purchases, including Russell Street Deli, and many have worried that he would find new tenants that didnt fit the character of Eastern Market. But the last few businesses to open in his buildings have all been locally-owned, including Joses Tacos and Discount Candles.

click to enlarge Courtesy of Detroit Hustles HarderDetroit-based retail company Detroit Hustles Harder is going back to its roots on the first floor of the century-old building in Eastern Market. For Brendan Blumentritt, co-owner of Detroit Hustles Harder, collaboration has always been an important aspect of the company. Blumentritt and co-owner Joseph OGrady's decision to operate within Eastern Market seems to have been heavily influenced by the history they have in the neighborhood. Detroit Hustles Harder is giving the community an opportunity to check out the not-so-new space at its grand opening party on July 27 with live music, a DJ, and complimentary food and drinks. Check out Detroit Hustles Harder at detroithustlesharder.com or @aptemal on Instagram.

Less than a week after developer Sanford Nelson announced the demolition of an Eastern Market building, Crains Detroit Business reports that the citys Historic Designation Advisory Board is in the process of designating the area as an interim local historic district. Its the first step in what could lead to permanent historic district status, making it more difficult to demolish buildings. At the request of Councilmember James Tate, the advisory board proposed the resolution to Detroit City Council. In order to demolish a building in a historic district, an owner must complete a project review and structural assessment, then go before the Historic District Commission to get approval. Related Recapping all the news and closures in Eastern Market so far

click to enlarge Courtesy of 1xRunclick to enlarge Courtesy of 1xRunDetroit's Murals in the Market festival named one ofmagazine's top five mural festivals in the world has announced the roster of artists for its fifth iteration, set for Sept. 14-21.Festival organizers 1xRun announced the lineup at a press conference on Wednesday in Eastern Market against the backdrop of a new mural by Olyami Dabls made from bits of broken mirrors and reminiscent of the sprawling outdoor art installation Dabls created outside of his African Bead Gallery and MBAD Museum near Grand River Avenue and West Grand Boulevard.Aside from Dabls, this year's roster features 19 other artists from Detroit, including Ashley Mcfadden, Bakpak Durden, Ben Hall, BreAnn WHLGN, Brian Nickson, Diviniti, Ed Irmen, Efe Bes, Ijania Cortez, Ivan Montoya, Jake Dwyer, Javier Gonzalez, Joey Salamon, Lindy Shewbridge, Mike Polakowski, Mikey Francis, Nick Pizana, Ryan Doyle, and Tiff Massey.From beyond the Motor City is Dennis McNett (Los Angeles), Joe Geis (New York), Kevin Ledo (Montreal), Kevin Lyons (New York), Maser (Dublin), Osunlade (New York), Remi Rough (South London), and Ron English (New York).The artists will create works that join the more than 150 murals the festival has already helped create throughout Eastern Market, but will expand beyond Eastern Market's footprint to bring attention to overlooked areas of the city, according to a press release.The festival kicks off on Sept. 14 with the 2nd Annual Murals in the Market Family Reunion, an all-ages block party with DJs from Paxahau. During the festival's run, Jason Hall will offer bike tours through his RiDetroit. It all culminates with a closing party at Eastern Market After Dark on Sept. 21.More information is available at muralsinthemarket.com

Detroiters were upset to learn recently about the announced closure of Russell Street Deli, a beloved restaurant and staple of Eastern Market for 30 years. Ever since Sanford Nelson and his real estate company, Firm Real Estate LLC, began rapidly buying property in Eastern Market in 2017, there has been a steady stream of business closures. Eastern Market has a thematically consistent set of businesses centered around its Saturday market, a kind of weekly festival celebrating local food. The Eastern Market Partnership (EMP) has been taking steps to maintain the character of the district. The nonprofit that oversees the district released its Eastern Market Development Protocol, which will establish guidelines for future developers to adhere to if they hope to get support from the nonprofit.